To celebrate AYP’s 65th Anniversary next year, the Award Office organised the “Gold Level Hiking and Canoeing Adventurous Journey Training Course” in June 2025. After months of hiking and canoe training, the participants successfully completed the four-day, three-night assessment journey from 11 to 14 October. The first two days involved a hiking expedition in Hong Kong, followed by two days of canoeing in Shenzhen’s Daya Bay. On the first morning, a set-off ceremony was held at HKAYP Jockey Club Duke of Edinburgh Training Camp. We were honoured to have Mr. Victor Pang Wing Seng, MH, JP, Vice-Chairman of the Award Council as the Guest of Honour, together with other Award Council members, representatives from the Mainland guiding unit and representatives from various Operating Authorities and User Units attended to cheer on the participants. As the starting horn sounded, the participants set off on their journey. They began with initial nerves, but finished by completing the assessment with confidence and enjoyment.

Organised by AYP and funded by the Greater Bay Area Homeland Youth Community Foundation, the “Soar Beyond Limits” CAAC Civil Remote Pilot License Course has been successfully held from 17 to 20 June. Over four days and three nights, 40 youths from Hong Kong explored the development potential of the low-altitude economy through a comprehensive programme combining theory and hands-on practice. The participants visited two industry-leading companies in Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and also assembled medium-sized drones which gained insights into cutting-edge industrial applications. Under the guidance of the Civil Aviation Administration of China’s (CAAC) certified instructors, they systematically learned drone operation techniques and completed practical missions such as route planning, reconnaissance and delivery. The course also fostered collaboration between participants from Guangdong and Hong Kong, challenging them with the figure-8 flight operations as required by the CAAC drone exam. Through simulated rescue exercises, they practised drone applications in fire detection, firefighting, and emergency response. We look forward to seeing these young talents apply their newfound skills in Hong Kong, soaring to new heights in the low-altitude economy.

The Hong Kong Award for Young People’s Kowloon District Flag Day, held on 7 June, concluded successfully! Mr. Victor PANG Wing Seng, MH, Vice- Chairman of the Award Council, and Ms. Grace YU Ho Wun, MH, Member of the Award Council attended to encourage our volunteers. We sincerely thank all sectors of society for their support and donations! Every contribution will become support for local youth development and growth, encouraging them to explore their dreams, opening up a world of infinite possibilities. The volunteers’ smiles, genuine enthusiasm, and dedication during the event were not only crucial factors in its success but also inspired inspire more people to participate in and understand our AYP youth work. AYP will continue to work hand in hand with all sectors of society, committed to helping young people discover their vast potential and nurturing them to become the next generation of contributors to our society! Photo Album

AYP Spring Reception 2025 was held at The Cityview on 7 February. We were glad to have Miss Alice Mak Mei Kuen, SBS, JP, Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs, to attend our Spring Reception as the Guest of Honour. Mr. Andy Kwok Wing Leung, JP, Chairman of Award Council, Mr. Victor Pang Wing Seng, MH, Vice-Chairman of Award Council and Dr. Philip Ma Ching Yeung, BBS, Honorary Treasurer of Award Council, Ms. Fanny Cheung Ngan Ling, JP, District Officer (Wan Chai), Mr. Paul Wong Yan Yin, JP, District Officer (Sham Shui Po), and Mr. Johnny Kwok Chun Chai, Assistant District Officer (Tai Po), also shared the joy of Chinese New Year with around 150 guests and AYP supporters. This year, the theme of the Spring Reception was peach blossoms, representing the energy of young people, and the arrival of hope and happiness. We invited students from S.K.H. Tsang Shiu Tim Secondary School Dance Club to perform Chinese fan dance, leading guests into the Blossoms Utopia! In the coming year, AYP will continue to maintain close cooperation with different organisations and units to work hard for the development of young people! Photo Album>>

The first large-scale city orienteering competition, the “BOC Life Wild in the City Orienteering Challenge 2024” (Wild in the City), organised by The Hong Kong Award for Young People (AYP) and title sponsored by the BOC Group Life Assurance Company Limited, was successfully held on 24 November, 2024. The event had over 1,000 people involved, including 800 competitors, volunteers, and supporters such as family and friends. We invited Mr. Clarence Leung Wang Ching, BBS, JP, Under Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs, and Mr. Eric Chan Sui Wai, JP, Commissioner for Youth to be the Guest of Honour of the Kick-off ceremony, accompanied by Mr. Andy Kwok Wing Leung, JP, Chairman of Award Council, The Hon Jimmy Ng Wing Ka, BBS, JP, Legislative Council member, Mr. Victor Pang Wing Seng, MH, Vice-Chairman of Award Council, Ms. Vivienne Chiu, Chief Brand and Communications Officer of BOC Life, members of the Awards Council and other guests. Together, they officiated the Kick-off ceremony to cheer on the participants. Wild in the City is a score city orienteering competition, covering popular checkpoints, historical landmarks, scenic spots, and cultural sites across four districts on Hong Kong Island (Wan Chai, Central and Western, Eastern, and Southern)….

Funded by the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust and organised by AYP, Row for Future Challenge Day was held successfully on 13 September, 2024. We were delighted to invite Ms. LAM I Ching, Assistant District Officer (Sai Kung), Mr. Chan To Pui, Principal of the Hong Kong Sea School to our HKAYP Jockey Club Expeditions Centre to cheer for nearly 150 students from the Hong Kong Sea School. Challenges include kayak orienteering, SUP catapult and board rowing relay. All participants played hard, worked up a sweat and learned the importance of teamwork. They also received finish medals and gifts after the race. What a fruitful sunny day!